EXCLUSIVE: The Duke of Edinburgh has an illustrious instance to comply with.
Prince Edward is getting ready to have fun his birthday tomorrow (Picture: Getty)
As he celebrates his 62nd birthday, Prince Edward has been in comparison with one of many longest-serving however lesser-known members of the Royal Household. In a 12 months which has thus far seen the Agency face quite a few challenges after extra particulars about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s ties to paedophile Jeffrey Epstein had been uncovered, there may be higher strain than ever on the senior royals who stay.
Prince Edward has over 70 patronages and is constant a lot of his late father’s exhausting work with the Duke of Edinburgh Awards Scheme; nonetheless, it seems that his future position inside the Royal Household is following the trail of one other key royal – Prince Edward, Duke of Kent.
Apart from sharing a primary identify, the 2 Princes have a fantastic deal in widespread, with royal specialists declaring that he could have an much more vital position to play sooner or later.
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Prince Edward has been in comparison with the Duke of Kent (Picture: Getty)
The Duke of Kent was a key supporter for his cousin, Queen Elizabeth II (Picture: Getty)
Royal creator Robert Jobson instructed the Each day Categorical: “Wanting forward, Edward is poised to play a job akin to that of the Duke of Kent—a revered senior royal who continues public duties effectively past the reign of his siblings. With years of expertise and a deep sense of obligation, he provides a residing hyperlink to the previous and a gentle information for the long run.”
Nevertheless, royal skilled and creator of Prince Edward: A Biography, Ingrid Seward, is much less satisfied. She stated: “I believe that may be a distinct chance, besides I’m not certain he has fairly the best character.
“He likes to be extra centre stage – he’s an organiser fairly than hands-on. However somebody must tackle Princess Anne’s many roles at some stage, however I don’t see her giving up any time quickly, so Ed must wait. He is an effective particular person and an attention-grabbing mixture of the Queen’s shyness and humour and his father’s impatient nature.”
Whereas the Duke of Kent spent his life supporting his cousin, Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Edward is doing the identical for his brother, King Charles and is more likely to proceed doing so for his nephew, Prince William, sooner or later.
Mr Jobson notes: “When William turns into King, Edward is more likely to be a trusted confidant—somebody he can bounce concepts off in non-public with a direct line to the knowledge and values of William’s grandparents, the late Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip.”
In moments not ruled by royal obligation, Edward and his spouse Sophie take pleasure in a quiet life at Bagshot Park in Surrey with their youngsters – when they’re residence from faculty and college – together with their three canines, a cocker spaniel named Mole and two Labradors known as Teal and Teasel.
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The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh’s marriage has been famously completely happy, with Sophie giving a gushing speech about her husband earlier than his sixtieth birthday in 2024.
Prompting Edward to wipe away tears, Sophie stated: “Like my father-in-law, my husband by no means seeks compliments for himself. So when acknowledgment has come his means it has all the time been a complete shock to him, which is why I’m grateful for this opportunity to, for as soon as, have the ability to publicly have fun and praise him… He’s one of the best of fathers, essentially the most loving of husbands and nonetheless is my finest pal. So right here’s to you my darling Edward and should I together with all your loved ones and so many mates and lots of others want you the Happiest of Birthdays!”
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